HUBBELL INCORPORATED
2023 Annual Report
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Director since: 2020
Age: 59
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hubbell Incorporated
Committees:
Skills and Experience:
Business Development and Strategy CEO Cybersecurity and Technology Financial Global Manufacturing Risk Management
Independent
Director since: 2013
Age: 66
Retired Chairman, Garrett Motion Inc.
Skills and Experience:
Public Company Board Experience Business Development and Strategy CEO Cybersecurity and Technology Financial Global Manufacturing Risk Management
Independent
Director since: 2023
Age: 63
Retired SVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, AT&T Inc.
Skills and Experience:
Public Company Board Experience Business Development and Strategy Cybersecurity and Technology Financial Global Risk Management
Independent, Lead Director
Director since: 2006
Age: 59
Chairman, President and CEO, EMCOR Group, Inc.
Skills and Experience:
Public Company Board Experience Business Development and Strategy CEO Cybersecurity and Technology Financial Global Manufacturing Risk Management
Independent
Director since: 2021
Age: 71
President, CyberLens, LLC
Skills and Experience:
Business Development and Strategy Cybersecurity and Technology Global Risk Management
Independent
Director since: 2010
Age: 68
Retired Chairman, President and CEO, Kaman Corporation
Skills and Experience:
Public Company Board Experience Business Development and Strategy CEO Cybersecurity and Technology Financial Global Manufacturing Risk Management
Independent
Director since: 2019
Age: 65
Retired SVP, CFO and Treasurer, Neenah, Inc.
Skills and Experience:
Public Company Board Experience Business Development and Strategy Financial Global Manufacturing Risk Management
Independent
Director since: 2011
Age: 69
Chairman, Retired President and CEO, Victaulic Company
Skills and Experience:
Business Development and Strategy CEO Cybersecurity and Technology Financial Global Manufacturing Risk Management
Independent
Director since: 2020
Age: 59
Executive Coach and Consultant, JMPollino, LLC
Skills and Experience:
Public Company Board Experience Business Development and Strategy Financial Global Manufacturing Risk Management
Director Nominee Competencies and Profiles
Age: 59

Director since: 2020

Chairman, President and CEO, Hubbell Incorporated
Gerben W. Bakker
Qualifications:

Mr. Bakker brings to the Board extensive financial, operational, and strategic planning experience and a strong background in the manufacturing industry, including:

  • Served as Hubbell’s President and COO from June 2019 prior to his appointment to CEO in October 2020.
  • Served as President of Hubbell Power Systems from 2014 until June 2019.
  • As President of Hubbell Power Systems, Mr. Bakker oversaw a multi-year period of strong performance and built an industry-leading electrical transmission and distribution components business.
  • Led Hubbell Power Systems through 12 acquisitions, including Aclara in 2018, growing the organization from $921 million in net sales to $1.8 billion in net sales in four years.
  • Member of the Board of Trustees of Manufacturers Alliance.
Mr. Bakker has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hubbell since May 2021 and President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Hubbell since October 2020. Previously, he served as Hubbell's President and Chief Operating Officer from June 2019 to October 2020. He served as President of Hubbell Power Systems from 2014 until June 2019. Mr. Bakker began his career with Hubbell in 1988 as a manufacturing engineer with Hubbell Wiring Systems.
Age: 66

Director since: 2013

Independent

Carlos M. Cardoso
Committees:
Directorships:
  • Freudenberg Group, since 2021
Prior Directorships:
  • Garrett Motion Inc., 2018 - 2021
  • Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., 2007 - April 2023
Qualifications:

Mr. Cardoso brings to the Board CEO, COO, manufacturing, international business, and public company board experience, including:

  • Significant manufacturing and operations experience having served as President of the Pump Division of Flowserve Corporation, a manufacturer/provider of flow management products and services; Vice President and General Manager, Engine Systems and Accessories, for Honeywell International, Inc., a technology and manufacturing company; and Vice President Manufacturing Operations for Colt’s Manufacturing Company, LLC, a maker of firearms.
  • Formerly served as Chairman of the Board of Garrett Motion Inc., a public company and a provider of transportation systems.
Mr. Cardoso has served as the principal of CMPC Advisors LLC, an investment advisory firm since January 2015. He previously served as Chairman of Garrett Motion Inc. from July 2018 to April 2021 and Chairman of Kennametal, Inc. (publicly traded manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant products) from January 2008 until December 2014. He also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kennametal from January 2006 until December 2014. Mr. Cardoso joined Kennametal in 2003 and served as Vice President, Metalworking Solutions and Services Group and then as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer before he became President and Chief Executive Officer.
Age: 63

Director since: 2023

Independent

Audit Committee Financial Expert
Debra L. Dial
Qualifications:

Ms. Dial brings to the Board deep experience and perspectives in finance and accounting as well as proven leadership skills in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, business strategy, and risk management, including:

  • Formerly served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of AT&T Inc.
  • Previously Vice President of Finance for AT&T Capital Management and Chief Financial Officer for the AT&T Chief Information and Technology Officers.
  • Membership on the board of Dow, Inc., a public company, and materials science manufacturer, which engages in the development of innovative solutions.
  • Auditor with KPMG for ten years.
Ms. Dial served as the Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of AT&T Inc., a global telecommunications company from 2022 to 2023 and Senior Vice President and Controller from 2016 to 2023. Prior to that, Ms. Dial served in various finance leadership roles at AT&T for twenty years. Prior to joining AT&T, Ms. Dial spent ten years at KPMG in its audit practice, where she held roles of increasing responsibility.
Age: 59

Director since: 2006

Independent

Lead Director
Anthony J. Guzzi
Qualifications:

Mr. Guzzi brings to the Board CEO, COO, manufacturing, strategic development, operations, consulting, and public company board experience, including:

  • Serving as Chairman, President and CEO of EMCOR Group, Inc., a publicly traded mechanical, electrical construction, and facilities services company.
  • Extensive experience in manufacturing and distribution having served as President, North American Distribution and Aftermarket and President, Commercial Systems and Services of Carrier Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation.
  • Experience as an engagement manager with McKinsey & Company, a prominent management consulting firm.
Mr. Guzzi has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of EMCOR Group, Inc. (a publicly traded mechanical, electrical construction, and facilities services company) since June 2018. Previously, he was President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of EMCOR from January 2011 to June 2018 and President and Chief Operating Officer from 2004 to 2010. He also served as President, North American Distribution and Aftermarket of Carrier Corporation (HVAC and refrigeration systems), a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation from 2001 to 2004 and President, Commercial Systems and Services in 2001.
Age: 71

Director since: 2021

Independent

Rhett A. Hernandez
Committees:
Directorships:
  • USAA Federal Savings Bank, since 2019
Qualifications:

Mr. Hernandez brings to the Board significant cybersecurity expertise and strong strategic and operational leadership experience as a retired Lieutenant General of the United States Army, including:

  • President and founder of CyberLens, LLC, a cybersecurity consulting company.
  • Former Cyber Chair for the United States Military Academy.
  • Served as the first commander of the United States Army’s Cyber Command/2nd US Army (ARCYBER) where he was responsible for the operations, defense and risk management of the Army’s networks, systems, and cybersecurity organization.
  • Prior U.S. Army commands include the Deputy Chief of Staff, Army Operations; Chief, U.S. Military Training Mission, Saudi Arabia; and Commanding General, Human Resources Command.
  • Serves on the board of USAA Federal Savings Bank.
Mr. Hernandez has served as the President of CyberLens, LLC (a consulting company that focuses on cybersecurity, strategic planning, and risk management) since 2013. Previously he served in the United States Army for almost forty years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant General at the time of his retirement.
Age: 68

Director since: 2010

Independent

Neal J. Keating
Committees:
Directorships:
  • Form Technologies, since 2021
  • Triumph Group, Inc., since April 2022
  • Barnes Group Inc., since February 2023
Prior Directorships:
  • Kaman Corporation, 2007 - 2021
Qualifications:

Mr. Keating brings to the Board an extensive history of senior executive leadership and board experience and a strong background in international operations, distribution, and mergers and acquisitions, including:

  • Served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kaman Corporation, a publicly traded aerospace and industrial distribution firm from 2008 to August 2020 and Executive Chairman until April 2021.
  • Experience as COO of Hughes Supply and Executive Vice President and COO of Rockwell Collins, Commercial Systems.
  • Former Managing Director and CEO of GKN Aerospace and Director of GKN plc, an international aerospace, automotive and land systems business.
  • Member of the board of directors at Triumph Group, Inc., a public global aerospace and defense firm and Barnes Group, a public global industrial and aerospace firm. In addition, serves on the board of Form Technologies, a private company specializing in precision engineered components for the automotive, consumer electronics, industrial and aerospace markets.
  • Member of the board of directors of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Space Florida.
Mr. Keating served as the Executive Chairman of the board of Kaman Corporation (a publicly traded aerospace and industrial distribution company) from 2008 to April 2021. Previously, he held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Kaman Corporation from 2008 to August 2020 and President and Chief Operating Officer of Kaman Corporation from 2007 to 2008. From 2004 to 2007, he held the position of Chief Operating Officer of Hughes Supply (a wholesale distributor acquired by Home Depot).
Age: 65

Director since: 2019

Independent

Audit Committee Financial Expert
Bonnie C. Lind
Committees:
Directorships:
  • Mission Produce, Inc., since May 2020
  • Tamarack Timberlands LLC, since January 2022
  • Albany International Corp., since February 2024
Prior Directorships:
  • U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., 2019 - 2021
  • Federal Signal Corporation, 2014 - 2018
  • Empire District Electric Company, 2009 - 2017
Qualifications:

Ms. Lind brings to the Board CFO, Treasurer, financing, manufacturing, mergers and acquisitions, and public company board experience, including:

  • Served as Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer of Neenah, Inc., a global manufacturer of technical specialties products, fine paper and packaging from June 2004 until October 2020.
  • Experience as Assistant Treasurer of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a manufacturer of personal care, consumer tissue and health care products.
  • Membership on the board of Mission Produce, Inc., a publicly traded worldwide avocado business, and Albany International Corp., a publicly traded developer and manufacturer of engineered components.
  • Formerly served on the board of U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., a publicly traded performance minerals company and one of the largest domestic producers of commercial silica.
  • Formerly served on the board of Federal Signal Corporation, a publicly traded international designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that serves municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers.
  • Formerly served on the board of Empire District Electric Company, a utility generating, transmitting, and distributing power to southwestern Missouri and adjacent areas.
Ms. Lind served as Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer of Neenah, Inc. (a publicly traded technical specialties and fine paper company) from June 2004 to October 2020. Previously, Ms. Lind held a variety of increasingly senior financial and operations positions with Kimberly-Clark Corporation from 1982 until 2004.
Age: 69

Director since: 2011

Independent

Audit Committee Financial Expert
John F. Malloy
Committees:
Directorships:
  • Victaulic Company, since 2004
  • Hollingsworth & Vose, since 2006
Qualifications:

Mr. Malloy brings to the Board many years of senior management, operations, economic and strategic planning experience having served as the CEO and COO of a global manufacturing and distribution company, including:

  • Serving as Executive Chairman of the Board of Victaulic Company, a privately held mechanical pipe joining systems company.
  • Served as President and CEO of Victaulic Company from 2006 to January 2021.
  • Over fifteen years of experience in various senior level strategic planning positions at United Technologies Corporation.
  • Holds a Ph.D. in economics and has taught courses in economics at Hamilton College.
Mr. Malloy has served as the Executive Chairman of the board of Victaulic Company (a privately held mechanical pipe joining systems company) since January 2021. Previously, he held the position of Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to January 2021, President and Chief Executive Officer from 2004 to 2006, and President and Chief Operating Officer from 2002 to 2004.
Age: 59

Director since: 2020

Independent

Audit Committee Financial Expert
Jennifer M. Pollino
Committees:
Directorships:
  • Crane Co., since 2013
  • Kaman Corporation, since 2015
Prior Directorships:
  • Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc., 2014 - 2020
Qualifications:

Ms. Pollino brings to the Board extensive senior management experience, public company board experience and a strong background in accounting, finance, corporate governance, intellectual capital, and organizational issues, including:

  • Serving as an Executive Coach and Consultant with JMPollino LLC since July 2012.
  • Over 20 years in senior executive and general management roles with a leading aerospace products company.
  • Experience in finance and accounting as Vice President, Finance and Controller of two Goodrich Corporation divisions and Controller of a savings and loan association.
  • Certified Public Accountant.
  • Lead Director of Kaman Corporation, a publicly traded aerospace and industrial distribution company.
  • Serving as a Director on the Board of Teach for America - North Carolina.
  • Member of the Advisory Board of University of North Carolina - Charlotte, Belk College of Business since 2010.
  • Serving as a Director of the National Association of Corporate Directors - Carolinas Chapter.
Ms. Pollino has served as an executive coach and consultant with JMPollino LLC, a leadership development, talent management and succession planning firm since July 2012. Previously she served as Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Communications, at Goodrich Corporation from February 2005 to July 2012, when Goodrich Corporation was acquired by United Technologies Corporation. Prior to that, she served in various other positions of increasing responsibility during her 20-year tenure with Goodrich Corporation.
Public Company Board Experience Public Company Board Experience

Hold or have held other public company board positions.

Director Nominee Competencies and Profiles
Business Development and Strategy Business Development and Strategy

Experience at large/complex organizations providing oversight of strategic priorities, corporate and business plans, and business development.

Director Nominee Competencies and Profiles
CEO CEO

Leadership experience as a Chief Executive Officer of one or more large/complex organizations.

Director Nominee Competencies and Profiles
Cybersecurity and Technology Cybersecurity and Technology

Experience and/or expertise in technology or cybersecurity, including information security, and e-commerce.

Director Nominee Competencies and Profiles
Financial Financial

Significant expertise in and an advanced understanding of finance and accounting.

Director Nominee Competencies and Profiles
Manufacturing Manufacturing

Manufacturing experience in the industry and markets served by Hubbell.

Director Nominee Competencies and Profiles
Risk Management Risk Management

Experience at large/complex organizations overseeing various company risks and ensuring that there are appropriate mechanisms and policies in place to mitigate and manage those risks.

Director Nominee Competencies and Profiles
Audit Committee
8

Meetings in 2023
97%

Attendance

Independence 5/5
Key Oversight Responsibilities
  • Oversees the Company’s accounting and financial reporting and disclosure processes.
  • Appoints the independent auditor and evaluates its independence and performance annually.
  • Reviews the audit plans and results of the independent auditors.
  • Approves all audit and non-audit fees for services performed by the independent auditors.
  • Reviews and discusses with management and the independent auditors matters relating to the quality and integrity of the Company’s financial statements, the adequacy of its internal controls processes, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Reviews the Company’s cybersecurity plans, policies, threats, and prevention strategies.
(1) Ms. Dial became a member of the Audit Committee when she was appointed to the Board on July 1, 2023.
The Board of Directors has determined that all members of the Audit Committee are financially literate and meet the NYSE standard of having accounting or related financial management expertise. Each member of the Audit Committee other than Mr. Hernandez is an “Audit Committee Financial Expert” as defined by the SEC.
Compensation Committee
4

Meetings in 2023
90%

Attendance

Independence 5/5
Key Oversight Responsibilities
  • Determines and oversees the Company’s execution of its compensation programs and employee benefit plans.
  • Reviews and approves all compensation of the CEO and other officers of the Company, with input from the independent compensation consultant, Exequity LLP.
  • Appoints the independent compensation consultant and evaluates its independence and performance annually.
  • Determines stock ownership and retention guidelines for the CEO and other officers of the Company.
  • Reviews and approves of the Company’s compensation peer group.
(1) Mr. Russell will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the expiration of his current term.
Executive Committee

Did not meet in 2023

Independence 5/6
Key Oversight Responsibilities
  • The Executive Committee may meet during intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors and may exercise all the powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Company, except certain powers set forth in the By-Laws of the Company.
(1) Mr. Russell will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the expiration of his current term.
Finance Committee
5

Meetings in 2023
96%

Attendance

Independence 5/5
Key Oversight Responsibilities
  • Oversees the Company’s financial and fiscal affairs and reviews proposals regarding long-term and short-term financing, material acquisitions, dividend policies, stock repurchase programs and changes in the Company’s capital structure.
  • Reviews the Company’s major capital expenditure plans and monitors the Company’s insurance and tax programs.
  • Reviews the administration and management of the Company’s pension plans and investment portfolios.
(1) Ms. Dial became a member of the Finance Committee when she was appointed to the Board on July 1, 2023.

(2) Mr. Russell will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the expiration of his current term.
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
4

Meetings in 2023
95%

Attendance

Independence 5/5
Key Oversight Responsibilities
  • Identifies qualified individuals to become Board members and recommends nominees for election or appointment to the Board.
  • Oversees the Board’s and management’s performance evaluation and succession planning process.
  • Develops the Company’s corporate governance guidelines and monitors adherence to its principles.
  • Approves related person transactions.
  • Evaluates Director independence and compensation.
  • Oversees the development and administration of the Company’s sustainability and ESG program policies and practices.
(1) Mr. Russell will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the expiration of his current term.
See the “Nomination and Election Process” section on page 11 and the “Director Independence” section on page 20 for more information on the actions taken by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee in these areas.
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